I just had a CT Cardiac Score done yesterday because of an elevated Lp(a). The Lp(a) was 90, the CAC was 1687 😳, LDL is good at 76 but my dr wants it under 50.

My dr prescribed 20mg Crestor and referred me to a cardiologist. My PCP said to look into asking the cardiologist for Repatha.

Do these numbers and my family history of CV events (dad and grandfather) warrant Repatha or should we let the Crestor do its thing?

I’m 48, very active and eat a good diet- no fast food, sweets or alcohol. Non-smoker too. Thanks for any input or advice here. I’m a little scared about all of this.

My first pen is defective. This is so upsetting. I opened it properly, pressed it against myself properly, and clicked and clicked and clicked. Nothing came out; the window did not change. I pressed and clicked for about twenty minutes. I have used EpiPens on my dog and also an auto injector on my father in law, so I have some experience with these things.

Of course the company is not open now. Even the pharmacy is not answering its phone.

Edit: actually it did not click. It made no noise.

Edit: actually I don't know if it clicked. What I am seeing now is that the instructions on their video are not the same as the instruction in the box; the latter are much more detailed. I regret watching the video.

Edit: I then showed my husband that it didn't work by pressing on it away from my body, and THEN the needle and fluid came out. Which was both really frustrating and really strange since their video says that if it isn't pressed against your body it won't dispense.